Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 vs ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$500$302$277$227$201

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 10Stability: 5Durability: 4Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 2Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 10Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Ultra-lightweight build
Exceptional energy return
Plush, bouncy cushioning
Narrow, restrictive fit
Low durability
Unstable heel

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight97 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Ultra-light, plush super shoe for elite marathon racing; unstable and less durable for daily use.

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Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$270$304$279$228$203

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 10Stability: 6Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 8Tempo: 9Race: 10Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Exceptional energy return
Ultra-lightweight build
Highly breathable upper
Heel instability for some
Narrow fit limits comfort
Limited durability

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight159 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite-level racing super shoe with explosive energy return and a lively, race-focused ride.

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